At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Packaging Development:

• Strategize with cross functional teammates to understand needs for copy and for materials such as product tags and packaging

• Leads internal meetings to gain insight/details of incoming line lists and project timelines

• Works closely and collaborates with business partners to help develop long-term and short-term material and content strategies

• Manages the Time and Action Calendar to ensure deadlines/due dates are appropriately communicated to Cross functional teams, Packaging Designers and the Production Team

• Understand competitive landscape for your category based on trends in the market that are relevant to the specific category. Track identified emerging competitors to aid in assessing their strengths and threats

• Keep current on design, content and companywide initiatives related to product development

• Identify risks/opportunities for design projects; present roadblocks and solutions to continue to drive the process forward 

• Strategize and act on current business analysis to identify future packaging opportunities

• Lead post-season hind sighting of win/misses/opportunities for packaging execution

• Assists Packaging Designer on executing photo shoots (samples, scheduling, booking talent)

Copy Development: 25% of Time

• Oversees Capture Process: Ensure the product spec is entered into capture in accordance to the time and action calendar. Enhance spec to be engaging and compliant content that is aligned with the brand personality and athlete consumption habits

• Research new and relevant ideas to keep content fresh in the marketplace and to align copy content to the overall brand look, tone and feel

• Understand the intended audience by brand and what resonates each specific athlete to develop content in several writing styles for a variety of audiences

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in packaging engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.

• 1-3 years experience in packaging design or development, or project management, or related industry experience.

• MS Office Suite

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects.

• Effective communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external partners.

• Basic understanding of packaging materials, design, and production processes.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage project documentation.

• Proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, or similar).